Exceptional Breast Surgeon Opportunity in New England

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is seeking a board-eligible/board-certified breast surgeon to join our highly experienced, dynamic Breast Surgical Specialists team at the Lafayette Family Cancer Institute in Brewer, Maine.

Details:

• Highly collaborative team of two breast surgeons, two breast-certified advanced practitioners, and support staff
• Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule
• Light call consisting of breast care only (no general surgery call)
• Tertiary care center nearby for surgery and radiology
• Office and OR equipped for physician point of care ultrasound for exams and procedures
• New breast fellowship graduates and experienced surgeons are welcome to apply
• Leadership opportunity – if you are an experienced, fellowship-trained breast surgeon looking to take the next step in your career, please inquire about our lead surgeon role

Compensation Information:

• $411,000 - $451,287 annual base salary with the ability to earn additional compensation based on productivity.
• The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position.  The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.

Why Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center?

• Robust compensation and benefits package
• Sign-on and relocation bonuses
• Substantial student loan reimbursement – 20k/year with no maximum
• Flexible schedules and generous PTO for work/life balance

About Us:

• Regional Tertiary Care and ACS Verified Level II Trauma Center: We are a comprehensive, 411-bed medical center serving as the referral center for a patient population of 500,000 in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography.  The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year.
• Vibrant Small City: As one of Maine’s major urban centers, Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, arts, and commerce.  Unwind in our historic downtown area filled with shopping, bars and restaurants; take in a concert on the picturesque waterfront; or enjoy the vibrant cultural scene with a show at the Bangor Symphony Orchestra.
• Adventure Awaits: Outdoor recreational activities are abundant during all four seasons.  You’ll enjoy easy access to lakes, mountains and many state parks; and it’s only a short commute to miles of beautiful coastline as well as Acadia National Park.  
• Family Friendly: Bangor was rated one of the top cleanest metropolitan cities in the US in 2023 by the ALA.  Great school systems, safe communities, friendly neighbors and a lower-than-average cost of living are ideal for raising a family. 
• Academic Enrichment: Public schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono, home to the Black Bears ice hockey team.  The Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program is ACGME accredited with osteopathic recognition. 
• Well connected: Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major national destinations.

At Northern Light Health, we’re building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we’re raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our more than 10,000 team members—in our hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is committed to making healthcare work for the people of Maine. It is a 411- bed, regional tertiary care and ACS verified level II trauma center serving a patient population of 500,000 living in the northern two-thirds of the state’s geography. The hospital is a base for LifeFlight of Maine, a critical care air transportation service flying nearly 900 missions per year. Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.

Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.